Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen
Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen
| Dennis R. Pierce |
GENERAL COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT |
VICE
CHAIRMEN |
|
| General Chairman |
801 CHERRY ST., SUITE 1010 Unit 8 |
J.H. NELSON SECRETARY-TREASURER GALESBURG, IL 61401 |
| ALL LOCAL CHAIRMAN |
January 18, 2008 |
| BNSF NORTHLINES AND MRL |
File: Fuel MVP |
Dear Sirs and Brothers:
Attached you will find an agreement recently signed between BNSF and this BLET General Committee of Adjustment that creates the "Fuel MVP" program. As previously advised, the agreement provides incentive-based compensation for the locomotive engineers identified as the "top fuel savers" in each eligible pool or crew district. That compensation comes in the form of $100.00 and $50.00 fuel cards, however the value of the cards is considered compensation and will be grossed up and included on the annual W-2. The program measurements and distribution of the fuel cards will be managed by operations in Fort Worth.
As you know, the agreement was voted individually on each BLET General Committee of Adjustment. However, the agreement was only successfully ratified by this GCA with a Division vote count of 19 in favor, 12 against. (Tally Sheet Attached) For that reason, Fuel MVP, which was implemented on all GCA's pending ratification, is being discontinued on the other GCA's but continued on ours. We have not been advised as to the long term plan to expand the program to all of our Divisions, but we will forward that information just as soon as we have it.
Please add the Agreement to your files and contact the office if you have any further questions.
Fraternally yours,
/s/ Dennis R. Pierce
General Chairman
cc: Don Hahs, BLET
National President
Steve Speagle, BLET
Assigned VP
All BLET GC's, BNSF
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Between
BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS AND TRAINMEN
And
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY
To recognize and reward fuel efficient train handling practices, the BNSF has developed a Fuel MVP program. Therefore, the parties agree to a new fuel savings incentive program for locomotive engineers.
Each locomotive engineer who applies best practices on an eligible crew district to enhance fuel efficiency and reaches certain fuel efficiency benchmarks will receive a $100 or $50 fuel card for their personal use based on the following criteria:
1. These awards will be given each month in each eligible crew district / pool based on fuel efficiency performance for the two (2) previous months. All locomotive engineers. operating in through freight service on an eligible crew district/pool will be enrolled in the Fuel MVP program.
2. To be eligible for a fuel card, locomotive engineers must be working on an eligible crew district/pool and complete a minimum of six (6) qualifying through freight runs on that designated crew district/pool during a sixty (60) day period. All through freight trains are eligible for the program. Fuel goals will be adjusted based on train type.
3. Engineers who rank in the top 10% for fuel efficiency on their qualifying crew seniority district/pool will receive a $100 fuel card.
4. Engineers who rank in the top 20% for fuel efficiency on their qualifying crew seniority district/pool will receive a $50 fuel card.
5. Both fuel card allowances are considered as income and will be grossed up for tax purposes.
6. This agreement is made on a non-prejudicial basis, and shall not be used or referred to as precedent for any other document or purpose.
This agreement to remain in effect until fifteen (15) days after one signatory party having served a notice of cancellation upon the other party.
Signed at Fort Worth, Texas this 3rd day of December, 2007.
|
/s/ MH Siegele |
/s/ DR Pierce General Chairman BLET |
| BNSF Milton H.
Siegele Assistant Vice President Labor Relations |
BNSF Railway Company |
| 2600 Lou Menk Drive PO Box 961030 Fort Worth TX. 76161-0030 Phone: 817-352-1068 Fax: 817-352-7319 |
November 28, 2007
File: Fuel MVP Agreement Side Letter No.1
Mr. D. R. Pierce
General Chairman BLET
801 Cherry Street, Suite 1010
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Dear Mr. Pierce:
This is in reference to our proposed agreement establishing the "Fuel MVP" program. As we discussed today, it is understood that your BLET General Committee of Adjustment is the only BLET General Committee that has voted to adopt the MVP Program. Pursuant to our previous understanding, the agreement will be implemented on the territories under the jurisdiction of your GCA (Former CB&Q, GN, NP, SPS). .
However, it was also understood that if the other BLET General Committees meet with BNSF to reconsider the MVP agreement and the parties agree to any additional agreement provisions or enhancements, then those additional provisions and enhancements afforded to the other BLET General Committees will be also be afforded to your General Committee.
Sincerely,
|
/s/ MH Siegele |
AGREED /s/ DR Pierce General Chairman BLET |
| BNSF Operating Practices | BNSF Railway Company |
| 2600 Lou Menk Drive Fort Worth TX. 76161-0030 |
November 30, 2007
FUEL MVP Program
Based on the recent vote by the respective BLET General Committees, BNSF will amend the Fuel MVP Program as follows:
"Former CB&Q, GN, NP, and SPS territories will be eligible for the FUEL MVP program. The Operating Practices Department will continue to gather fuel bum data and evaluate this data in order to determine those engineers who are handling their trains in the most fuel efficient manner. As incentive for promoting fuel efficient train handling, BNSF will provide "fuel cards" in the amount of $100 and $50 to the top 10% and 20% of engineers respectively for several subdivisions. There will be a gradual rollout of this program across the territory with high traffic density subdivisions receiving initial priority.
Former ATSF, Frisco, C&S, FWD, and JTD territories will not participate in the Fuel MVP program; at this time. Distribution of fuel card awards in these territories will cease immediately".
Any questions regarding the FUEL MVP Program maybe directed to MVP.Program@BNSF.com,
